JLPT Grammar
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Explore Japanese grammar patterns by JLPT level. Each entry includes practical explanations, usage, and example sentences for effective study.
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Tried to do ~, but ~; Was about to do ~, but ~; Was going to do ~ but something happened
It goes without saying; It is needless to say; Of course; Obviously
Very unlikely to; Does not seem that; Does not appear that
not impossible; it's possible; there is a chance; within reach; not that it cannot happen
such as; things like; these kinds of; emphasis or downplaying
Moreover; Additionally; And also; In addition; Furthermore; Or
while you are at it; on the occasion; in addition; taking the opportunity to
together with; along with; at the same time as; in conjunction with
As …, then / in proportion to; Along with; in parallel with; In correlation with a changing condition
immediately; at once; without delay; right away; as soon as
The instant or moment; As soon as; Just as
Repeated at intervals; Every other; Every; At intervals of
Each time; Every time; Whenever
Or; Possibly; Maybe; Perhaps; Or possibly
But; Even while; Even though; Despite; Although
In; On; At; Regarding; In terms of
the first; first of all; the foremost; to begin with
Increasingly; More and more; To a greater extent
more and more; continue to; keep on; -er and -er
On the other hand; At the same time; While; Conversely
Finally; At last; In the end; Eventually